The SSI Classified Diver program is intended to provide students with limited mobility with the training necessary to dive with a Classified Dive Buddy, more than one Classified Buddy, and/or a Classified Dive Professional depending on their abilities and environments to depths equivalent with their training.

Upon successful completion of the Classified Diving program, students will be certified as a Classified Diver Level 1, 2 or 3, depending on their ability to independently perform skills, and to assist a buddy in need.

ASSISTANCE FOR SKILLS

LEVEL 1

Classified Diver Level 1 students may complete the following skills with assistance from a Classified Dive Buddy or a Classified Diver Professional.

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Buoyancy Check with a Total Diving System (Oral Inflation, Bobbing Method)

Removing and Replacing the Scuba Unit (Surface)

Removing and Replacing the Weight System (Surface)

NOTE: Students must be able to independently demonstrate proper operation of a quick-release weight system.

LEVEL 2

Level 2 students may also complete the following skills with assistance from a Classified Dive Buddy or Classified Diver Professional:

Disconnect/Reconnect a Low-Pressure Inflator Hose

Air Sharing Exercises

Emergency Swimming Ascent (ESA)

Emergency Buoyant Ascent

Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) Deployment

LEVEL 3

Level 3 students may also complete the following skills with assistance from a Classified Dive Buddy or Classified Diver Professional: